Complimentary registration for the 2024 PGA Show, Jan. 23-26, in Orlando, Fla., is now open for PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry executives at PGAShow.com. The 71st edition of the longest running and largest global gathering of the golf industry is expected to be better than ever in 2024 as the Show Floor is already larger than last year with strong support from top and emerging brands, and exciting new event announcements are coming soon. The PGA Show, organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, will bring together thousands of golf industry professionals from around the world…
Author: Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub is the publisher of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the business & technology publishing sector for over a decade.
Leaderboard, a USGA®-connected social golf app built for on-course games and wager-tracking, launched today on the Google Play store. The release makes Leaderboard’s platform, first launched on iOS in summer 2022, available to all US-based golfers. “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone and extend our product to all golfers in the US,” said Riley Pratt, Founder and CEO of Leaderboard. “We’ve worked hard to learn from our users and build an experience aimed at the things that make golf fun and social, and we’re confident our Android users will benefit from this from day one.” Full coverage across operating systems…
The R&A has expanded its Sustainable Agronomy Service to provide expertise and best practice advice to all levels of golf facilities in Great Britain and Ireland and continental Europe, aiding in the effective management of courses. First launched in the Asia-Pacific market, the service will now offer facility operators worldwide with support in the delivery of sustainable agronomy, golf course auditing and benchmarking, management planning and strategic advice, annual maintenance programme planning, and project management support and drainage design. The service is already actively supporting and guiding clubs to become more resilient and sustainable in the face of changing legislation…
The trophy presentation at the 2023 Ryder Cup held at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Don’t miss a moment of the Ryder Cup! Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/RyderCupYT The 2023 Ryder Cup is the 44th edition and runs between September 25 – October 1. Zach Johnson is the U.S. Team Captain and Luke Donald is the European Team Captain. The U.S. Team are the reigning champion after winning 19-9 at Whistling Straits in 2021. Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in match play competition. Drama, tension, incredible golf, camaraderie and sportsmanship…
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) has identified a huge opportunity to grow the women’s game in the UK and Ireland following the launch of its pioneering research project carried out in collaboration with Ipsos, a global leader in market research. The comprehensive initiative, known as “Golf for All,” has set its sights on shaping the future of golf by delving into the evolving dynamics of golf participation and challenging conventional perceptions of the game. In particular, the research sheds light on the extraordinary diversity within the realm of golf that extends beyond its traditional on-course formats – including the vast…
Players 1st, the industry leader in customer experience management solutions for golf clubs, proudly announces its strategic partnership with How Many Strokes, a cutting-edge digital HCP conversion table and information platform, providing a modern way for management to communicate with their players. This partnership signifies an innovative advancement by combining HCP and information management with customer experience management within the golf industry. One of the benefits golfers can enjoy from this partnership is the convenience of easily and accurately obtaining club information and their playing handicaps, while golf clubs can eliminate manual handicap calculations and reduce potential information errors. “The…
Scott Sadin, Co-founder and COO of U.S. Integrity (“USI”), has been appointed to the D3 Sports Tech (“D3ST”) Advisory Board to support the company’s growth. Scott will focus on helping D3ST’s leadership expand the digital wagering wallet platform into new markets in the U.S. and abroad. “D3ST is building a whole new category in the sports betting world that has yet to be realized – or monetized. That’s what excites me about this team and the opportunity.” Scott is Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at U.S. Integrity (“USI”). USI is an anomaly detection firm that leverages proprietary algorithms to identify…
Golf Pride, a leading golf equipment brand and the number one grip in golf, has unveiled an all-new range of Reverse Taper putter grips as part of its new Stroke Enhancement Collection. Speaking on the new release, Golf Pride President, Jamie Ledford, said: “This is an incredibly significant launch for us, combining new Golf Pride technology with new materials. With our storied history in swing grips, we’re excited to be taking huge strides in the putter grip category and becoming a serious challenger. We’re putting control back into golfers’ hands with Reverse Taper, and we’re excited to see the collection…
A new era is approaching as Invited, the world’s largest owner and operator of membership clubs is proud to unveil a new name, logo and brand for Westlake Country Club to coincide with a massive capital improvement and course transformation for what was previously known as Lost Creek Country Club in Austin, Texas. As the Club celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, the enhancements are part of a multi-phase project that started in 2022 and will redefine all aspects of the member experience. “This will stand as the largest club reinvention project Invited has ever undergone. For that reason, it was clear that a project of this magnitude required a new brand to best reflect the incredible transformation…
Finca Cortesin is ready to welcome the world’s best female golfers from Europe and the USA for one of the most anticipated editions of The Solheim Cup ever. The resort has left no stone unturned as it prepares to showcase some of the finest golf real estate the Costa del Sol has to offer to a worldwide audience, with over 25 international broadcasters due to provide coverage in 144 global territories. In the build-up to the event, the agronomy team has dedicated time and effort to preparing the course, with each member of the team going above and beyond…